E. pelargoniiflorum is a woody-based perennial, to 30cm high, with long-stalked, apple-green, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers in clusters are white, the upper two petals spotted with purple, and borne from early summer onwards All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated.
Erodium Pelargoniflorum Care
Erodium Pelargoniflorum
Other names: Storksbill 'sweetheart
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 28°C
Hardiness zone
7a - 9a
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly in the first weeks. Try to avoid watering on sunny afternoons to minimize the amount of moisture lost to evaporation.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Fertilizer
Should be fertilized once a month with an all-purpose fertilizer.
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Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
Easy to grow in full sun and any well-drained soil.
Temperature
60-80°F (16-27°C). Not frost resistant.
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